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Organic Acid Testing (OAT): 6 Reasons to Consider Taking This Test

In the pursuit of optimal health and well-being, understanding the intricacies of your body's metabolic processes is key. This is where Organic Acid Testing (OAT), can help. OAT can provide valuable insights into your body's biochemistry, helping you uncover hidden imbalances and take proactive steps towards better health. What Are Organic Acids? To...

Post on Mon, Sep 11, 2023 by Paula Gallagher

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Organic Acid Testing (OAT): 6 Reasons to Consider Taking This Test
Natural Support for Balancing Hormones

Natural Support for Balancing Hormones

Our bodies produce numerous hormones, all of which are all extremely important for all aspects of our health and well-being. Hormones work together in a delicate balance to influence mood, energy levels, metabolism, digestion, reproductive...

Post on Wed, Jul 27, 2022 by Margo Gladding

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Optimizing Testosterone in Men

Optimizing Testosterone in Men

Two of your most important sex hormones are testosterone and estrogen. Both men and women produce testosterone, although men create it in greater quantities. A female body, on the other hand, produces more estrogen than a male...

Post on Tue, Jun 07, 2022 by Paula Gallagher

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2 Important Lab Tests for Your Immune Health

2 Important Lab Tests for Your Immune Health

As COVID-19 continues to surge across the globe, one of the most important things you can do to help protect your health is to optimize your immune system. Good nutrition is key to bolstering immunity and...

Post on Wed, Jan 12, 2022 by Margo Gladding

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8 Healthy Habits to Support Your Gut Microbiome

8 Healthy Habits to Support Your Gut Microbiome

What happens in your gut can have far-reaching effects on your whole body. It's no surprise then, that issues in the gut microbiome have been linked to obesity, liver diseases,...

Post on Mon, Jan 10, 2022 by Village Green Nutrition Team

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7 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut

7 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut

If you're having problems with your gut, you're far from alone. For a country of 330 million people, it might surprise you to learn that between 60 and 70 million Americans...

Post on Mon, Dec 06, 2021 by Village Green Nutrition Team

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Copper Toxicity: A Common Underlying Problem in Mental Health Disorders

Copper Toxicity: A Common Underlying Problem in Mental Health Disorders

Copper is an important trace mineral that is involved in many metabolic processes within the body. It plays a role in iron metabolism, antioxidant defense, immune function, as well as in blood vessel, nerve and bone health....

Post on Wed, Nov 10, 2021 by Margo Gladding

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How Functional Lab Testing Can Help Improve Your Health

How Functional Lab Testing Can Help Improve Your Health

The human body is complex and we continue to learn more about it through advanced science and technology. When we don’t feel well, a trip to the doctor is typically how we get answers. Most of those...

Post on Mon, Oct 11, 2021 by Village Green Nutrition Team

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The Most Important Thing You Can Do For Your Health: Test Your Gut

The Most Important Thing You Can Do For Your Health: Test Your Gut

When dealing with any health challenge, including eczema, joint pain, brain fog, gas/bloating, anxiety, depression, sinus and respiratory symptoms, etc., addressing and optimizing gut health is an essential starting point. The gastrointestinal (GI) system is...

Post on Tue, Sep 14, 2021 by Margo Gladding

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Village Green Welcomes Naturopath Dr. Courtney Roberts

Village Green Welcomes Naturopath Dr. Courtney Roberts

Village Green Apothecary is excited to welcome Dr. Courtney Roberts to our team. Dr. Roberts is a naturopathic physician who received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina and then went on to naturopathic medical school at Bastyr University,...

Post on Mon, Sep 13, 2021 by Paula Gallagher

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